Statements that refer to “the bishops” often belie a diverse and complex reality.
US Church
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Disclose the Names of Clergy Abusers: It’s time to end the debate
Would full disclosure of the names of clergy offenders help these survivors and the countless other men and women who have still not reported their abuse to come forward?
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
From 1964: A New Breed: There aren’t very many of them, but they’re important just the same.
A classic article on the next generation of Catholics—including priests and men and women religious—from the Rev. Andrew M. Greeley.
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
How To Read an Encyclical: From May 18, 1963
A poem for ‘Mater et Magistra’
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
The Second Vatican Council was the sower. Now we are the laborers.
Reaping the harvest of Vatican II requires the ongoing efforts of all in the church who are committed to its vision of reform and renewal.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Archbishop John Quinn’s writings for ‘America’
The archbishop’s articles covered issues as diverse as the priesthood, the legalization of abortion and ministry to gay and lesbian Catholics.
Posted inArt, Arts & Culture
Gift to a Good, Gray World: The life and legacy of Corita Kent
Corita Kent called people to the simplicity of the Gospel through her revolutionary art.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Remembering Msgr. George Higgins on Labor Day
Today, often enough, even with two-family earners, many parents barely earn sufficient money to support their families.
Posted inFaith
What caused the crisis? Key findings of the John Jay College study on clergy sexual abuse
Key findings of the John Jay College Study on clergy sexual abuse
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Where does gratitude fit in the spiritual life?
With Thanksgiving approaching we might ask: Where does gratitude fit in the spiritual life?